Atal Bihari Vajpayee

 » "Desh Bachao, Desh Banao" - He gave this slogan. (Save the Nation, Build the Nation)
» He was a polyglot (knew 14 languages).
> Faced a no-confidence motion the most times (8 times).

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» Union Minister → Prime Minister (6th Person).
» Chief Minister → Prime Minister (4th Person).
» The demolition of Babri Masjid happened during his time.
» Abalabai Pathan - Special Court - Faced a 3-year jail sentence in the cheating case (imposed). (Delhi High Court overturned it).
» "The Insider" - This book was written by him.

9. Atal Bihari Vajpayee [1996 for 13 days & 1998 for 13 months & 1999-04]:
» Formed the government with the support of the most parties, 24, at the center.
» Led the NDA coalition from 1999-2004.
» Lost power due to a no-confidence motion by one vote.
» Proposed a vote of confidence and resigned without the voting taking place.
» The second nuclear tests were conducted in Pokhran in 1998.
» Effectively dealt with the Kargil War.
» Tried to form a strategic alliance with America.
» Initiated "Lahore Bus Diplomacy" to establish friendly relations with Pakistan.
> Gave the slogan "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan" (Hail the Soldier, Hail the Farmer, Hail Science).
» Terrorists attacked Parliament in 2001.
» The first person to address the United Nations General Assembly in Hindi.

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